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IB Summer Workshops

IB Summer Workshops

Registration (Opens Feb. 10) | Testimonials | Choosing a Workshop | Fees & Payment Policy | Travel & Accommodations | FAQs | Contact Us
Branksome Hall offers educators the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of the IB curriculum through engaging, high-quality workshops led by highly experienced, certified IB instructors. Participate in meaningful discussions, elevate your teaching career and become part of a network dedicated to fostering educational excellence.
2025 IB Summer Workshops
August 20–22, 2025
Primary Years Programme (PYP)
Cat 1 - Building your IB programme: Primary years
Cat 1 - Leading the learning
Cat 2 - Your exhibition
Diploma Programme (DP)
Cat 2 - Extended Essay (new curriculum)
Cat 2 - Visual Arts (new curriculum)
Registration opens on Monday, February 10, 2025 and will close on Friday, August 15. Take advantage of our early bird discount if you register before Thursday, May 15, 2025. 
Our Campus
Located in the heart of Toronto, our 13-acre campus includes a gorgeous ravine woodlot with an outdoor classroom and a winding pathway. Our buildings include a mixture of heritage mansions and modern structures, all with leading-edge technology. The Athletics and Wellness Centre includes the dining hall with kitchen and rooftop terraces.

Explore Toronto
Immerse yourself in the world of IB education while exploring the vibrant city of Toronto this summer! Beyond the classroom, Toronto awaits with its world-class attractions, from the iconic CN Tower to the beautiful Art Gallery of Ontario. The workshops' unique blend of professional growth and urban adventure offers an unforgettable experience that will inspire both your teaching practice and your sense of wonder.

Testimonials

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  • IB Education, Category 3 - Learning Diversity and Inclusion

    “This workshop was great because the workshop leader used the same apps and platforms that all teachers use and can easily access. In the past, when the leaders just used the IB proprietary apps, it was hard to find the resources and to have online discussions. Using Padlet, Zoom, etc. was much smoother.”

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  • DP Category 2 - Theory of Knowledge

    “Our workshop leader did an excellent job of facilitating this workshop to ensure we felt ready to assess for TOK. The content in this workshop was mostly for the assessments, which was helpful to see where we want to go with the course when we teach it.”

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  • PYP Category 2 - Evidencing Learning

    “I thought it was a great workshop. I am happy I made notes and will use them to implement improvements to my classroom this coming year. Thank you.”

Choosing a Workshop

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  • Choose Category 1 workshops if you are new to the IB or if your situation is similar to any of the following:

    1. You are new to the faculty of a longstanding IB World School and have not taught in an IB programme previously. 
    2. You are aware of the IB philosophy and programme structure but are not experienced in teaching or administering the IB. 
    3. You are familiar with the IB subject guide (including assessment procedures, moderation) and would like greater confidence before teaching a course. 
    4. You have inherited a course and would like a review before teaching it to suit your own style and expertise. 

  • Choose Category 2 workshops to develop your expertise in delivering an IB programme. You will have an opportunity to:

    1. Make connections between programme frameworks and classroom practice. 
    2. Enhance your understanding of assessment in IB programmes. 
    3. Discuss and analyze standards and practices. 

  • Choose Category 3 workshops to go more deeply into areas you enjoy and to deepen your understanding and mastery of a particular area or subject.

    Note: Teachers and other school leaders who do not teach in an IB World School but wish to sample IB learning may choose to participate in many of our workshops. Please refer to the "Recommended for" information in each workshop description.

Fees & Payment Policy

Registration Fee: $1,300.00 CAD (approximately $900.00 USD).
A portion of this fee is paid to the International Baccalaureate Organization for professional development support that allows us to make these workshops possible.

Acceptable payment methods:
Visa, MasterCard, cheque or wire transfer. To pay via wire transfer, please email conferences@branksome.on.ca for more information. Purchase orders are not accepted.

Other Policies

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  • Registration Policy +

    All registrations for Branksome Hall’s IB Summer Workshops are made through our online registration system. A registration confirmation will be emailed to you once payment has been processed. Until you are confirmed in our system, your seat in the selected workshop is not guaranteed. 

    Late registration
    A $50.00 late fee will be charged for all registrations received after Friday, August 15, 2025.

  • Waitlist Policy +

    Once a workshop is full, we will waitlist participants on a first come, first served basis. Should space become available, waitlist requests will be processed in the order in which they were received.

    Notification will be sent via email to the participant and IB Coordinator, where applicable, if an opening becomes available. The participant or the IB Coordinator must accept this spot via written confirmation (email or fax) within four business days. If a confirmation is not received within four days, the offer becomes cancelled. Once written confirmation is received from the participant, all registration and cancellation policies are applicable. Waitlist notifications sent out after the registration deadline are not subject to the $50.00 late fee.

  • Cancellation Policy +

    To request a registration name transfer or a workshop substitution, please contact conferences@branksome.on.ca.

    Attendee/Workshop Substitution
    Attendee substitutions may be requested up to two weeks before the workshop start date. Attendee substitutions are not finalized until you receive formal consent from Branksome Hall. 

    Workshop substitutions are subject to the availability of spots in the desired workshop. Workshop substitutions are not finalized until you receive formal consent from Branksome Hall.

  • Attendance Policy +

    All Branksome Hall IB Summer Workshops are 15 hours in length; it is required that participants attend the entire workshop. An electronic Certificate of Attendance will be emailed to each participant following the workshop, only if they have completed 15 hours total. If, after two weeks from the end of the workshop, you have not received your certificate, please email conferences@branksome.on.ca.

    One replacement certificate can be issued free of charge up until one year after the workshop end date. Requests made after this date will incur a $20.00 administration fee.

  • Paperless Policy for Workshop Participants +

    Branksome Hall’s Sustainability Policy commits us to fostering environmental stewardship in our school. To this end, we are taking steps to minimize the amount of paper used in our IB Summer Workshops.

    As such, we do not issue printed copies of workbooks to our workshop participants. Prior to the workshop, participants will be contacted by their workshop leader with instructions on how to access the workshop materials online.

    Participants will be provided with Wi-Fi access when on campus and should plan to bring a device (laptop or tablet) to work on during your workshop.

  • Privacy Policy +

    Please note that Branksome Hall IB Summer Workshops is required to share your workshop registration data with The International Baccalaureate Organization. The IBO will not share your data with anyone else. 

Travel & Accommodations

Branksome Hall is located at 10 Elm Avenue, Toronto, ON M4W 1N4, Canada.
By Car: Due to construction, there is limited parking on campus. For a list of nearby public parking lots, please click here. 
By Subway (TTC - Toronto Transit Commission): If you are taking the TTC, the closest stations are Bloor-Yonge Station and Sherbourne Station. If you exit from Bloor-Yonge Station, walk east on Bloor Street, and turn left on Mount Pleasant Road. If you exit on Sherbourne Station, walk north on Sherbourne Street and turn left on Elm Avenue. Our campus will be on your right-hand side.
By Walking: If you are walking to us from Hilton Canopy Hotel, turn right as you exit the hotel and walk north on Sherbourne Street. Then turn left on Elm Avenue. Our campus will be on your right-hand side.
 
 

Accommodation Options

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FAQ

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  • What information do I need to register?

    1. The title and category of the workshop you would like to register for. For full descriptions of workshops, please see the workshop catalogue on the IB’s website.

    2. Full name and email of the participant. Please provide an email which the participant can be contacted during the weeks leading up to the workshop. If our workshop dates fall under your district’s summer holiday, the participant may wish to provide their personal email.

    3. Full name and email of IB Coordinator. Please provide an email which the IB Coordinator can be contacted during the weeks leading up to the workshop. If our workshop dates fall under your district’s summer holiday, the coordinator may wish to provide their personal email.

    4. Payment Information.

  • What is Branksome Hall’s registration policy for IB workshops?

    All registrations for Branksome Hall’s IB summer workshops are made through our online registration system. A registration confirmation will be emailed to you once payment has been processed. Until you are confirmed in our system, your seat in the selected workshop is not guaranteed. 

    Late registration
    A $50.00 late fee will be charged for all registrations received after the registration deadline.

  • Who should register for the workshop - the participant or their IB Coordinator?

    Generally, IB Coordinators will register on behalf of teachers at their school because they have the payment information needed for registration.

  • What is your cancellation policy?

    Registration fees will be fully refunded, minus a $75.00 administration fee, for cancellations received in writing before the specified date. The administration fee applies regardless of if we have received payment. Please email conferences@branksome.on.ca to request a cancellation. For more information, please read about our policies here.

  • If the original participant can no longer attend the workshop, can their registration be transferred?

    Attendee substitutions may be requested up to two weeks before the workshop start date. Attendee substitutions are not finalized until you receive formal consent from Branksome Hall. 

  • Can a participant change their desired workshop after registration?

    Workshop substitutions are subject to the availability of spots in the desired workshop. Workshop substitutions are not finalized until you receive formal consent from Branksome Hall.

  • Who do I pay and how?

    For payment details, please refer to our Payment Policy or contact conferences@branksome.on.ca.

  • Can I waitlist for a workshop that is full?

    Yes, if your desired workshop is full, you can join the waitlist. Participants are waitlisted on a first come, first served basis. Should space become available, waitlist requests will be processed in the order in which they were received. For more information, please refer to our Waitlist Policy.

Contact Us

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  • Head, Academics and Professional Learning

    Heather Friesen

  • Coordinator, IB Programs, Conference & BHX Program

    Rebecca Shu
    conferences@branksome.on.ca
    416-920-6265, ext. 553
 
 
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
We wish to acknowledge this land on which Branksome operates. For thousands of years, it has been the traditional land of the Wendat, the Seneca, and most recently, the Mississaugas of the Credit River. Today, this meeting place is still the home to many Indigenous peoples from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work and go to school on this land.*

*The Land Acknowledgement may evolve as we honour our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation in partnership with Indigenous communities.
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10 Elm Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada
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